The Old-Fashioned

By Toby Cecchini

Published November 2, 2002

Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(18)
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Ingredients

Yield:1 serving

  • 2-3 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey

  • 1 slice half orange

  • 1 lemon twist

  • 1 maraschino cherry

  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar or 2 tablespoons simple syrup

  • 4 dashes Angostura bitters

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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

9 grams carbs; 217 calories; 1 gram fiber; 8 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a double-rocks (old-fashioned) glass combine sugar and bitters. Add a couple of teaspoons of hot water, and stir together until sugar is dissolved. Add orange slice, and mull until well mixed. Fill glass with ice, and top with bourbon, stir well. Garnish with lemon peel, twisted to release oil, and cherry.

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I think it should be 2 teaspoons sugar, not tablespoons.!

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